physostomous

[ fahy-sos-tuh-muhs ]

adjective

, Ichthyology.

1. having the mouth and air bladder connected by an air duct.

physostomous

/ faɪˈsɒstəməs /

adjective

1. See physoclistous
   (of fishes) having a duct connecting the air bladder to part of the alimentary canal Compare physoclistous

Word History and Origins

Origin of physostomous¹

First recorded in 1885–90; physo- + -stomous

Word History and Origins

Origin of physostomous¹

C19: from Greek phusa bladder + -stomous, from stoma mouth